Property

Landlords have a number of responsibilities to ensure that their properties meet the necessary standards for occupation. Some responsibilities are laid down by statute and others have the force of law (because they are set out in a lease). They vary according to whether the property is commercial or residential.

Depending on the lease, these responsibilities include: the structure and exterior of the property, heating and hot water installations, electrical and gas appliances, fire, health and safety requirements, as well as ensuring the property meets the necessary building regulations.

How we can help

ESG has a wide range of environmental, health, safety and welfare services to support landlords in complying with their regulatory requirements. For example, we offer expertise in:

Environmental safety:

Asbestos identification and management, including:

• Surveys and assessments (with 24/7 emergency call out)
• Policy advice and training
   

Water safety and hygiene, including:

• Compliance audits, risk assessments, training and on-going monitoring programmes
• Chemical and microbiological, including Legionaella sampling and analysis
• Cleaning, chlorination and remedial works
• Hazardous waste separation, disposal and reuse
• Foundation testing
• Geotechnical and environmental advice
• Environment due diligence
• Contaminated land assessment, remediation and regeneration
• Waste management and landfill expertise
• Geotechnical and engineering geology design and advice
• Materials testing
• Concrete and aggregate testing
• In-situ lime and cement testing
• Structural investigations
• Construction chemistry
• Pressure testing of pipes and fire extinguishers
• Fire safety and arson investigation

Health, safety and welfare, including:

• Compliance audits and site audit programmes
• Advice on the development of policy and risk management systems
• Provision of a Competent Person to ensure you have the necessary skills, when you need them
• Training
• Occupational hygiene
• Drug and alcohol testing